The effect of associative and dissociative strategies on rowing ergometer performance

Author(s): Scott, D., Bedic, S. P., Dowd, J.

Journal/Book: Sport Psychol. 1999; 13: 1607 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820-2200, USA. Human Kinetics Publ Inc. 57-68.

Abstract: This study outlined the implementation and evaluation of one associative and two dissociative coping strategies on rowing ergometer performance. Participants were 9 novice varsity rowers who performed a 40-min ergometer workout in 10 separate experimental sessions. At each workout participants were requested to row as far as possible in 40 min. A multiple-baseline design was utilized, which after varying amounts of baseline permitted implementing an associative or dissociative strategy for each participant. These strategies included associative, dissociative-video, and dissociative-music. Results indicated that performance improved under all conditions for all participants but that the greatest gains were found in the associative condition.

Note: Article Scott LM, Univ New Brunswick, Fac Kinesiol, POB 4440, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, CANADA

Keyword(s): ATTENTIONAL FOCUS; COGNITIVE STRATEGIES; RUNNERS; TASK

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